St Monans Heritage Collection - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
University of St. Andrews - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
Old Course at St Andrews - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
Elie Beach - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Dundee (DND) - 55 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 75 min drive
Leuchars Station - 22 min drive
Cupar Station - 23 min drive
Springfield Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Ship Inn - 9 min drive
Anstruther Fish Bar - 1 min walk
The Cellar - 3 min walk
The West End Bar & Gantry - 3 min drive
The Waterfront - 1 min walk
About this property
The Waterfront
The Waterfront is a great choice for a stay in Anstruther. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily until 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
10 bedrooms
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Waterfront?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterfront and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and windsurfing. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterfront?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Waterfront like?
The Waterfront is a short 1-minute walk from Scottish Fisheries Museum and 8 minutes' walk from Billow Ness Beach.
The Waterfront Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Comfy and friendly hotel
Comfy and friendly hotel, but the real highlight was the breakfast.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Birthday treat.
We had a lovely stay. Hotel was lovely.
Food was excellent.
We aim to return at a future date.
Morna
Morna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Great hotel and location
Great hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Very pleasant stay
Very comfortable stay in lovely room with generous space.
All staff very friendly and attentive
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Very good place to stay
Martyn
Martyn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Denise
Denise, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 Oct 2024
Our room was very clean, roomy with lots of storage and very comfortable beds.
Our bed was on the wall adjacent to next doors bathroom. There does not appear to be any sound insulation between the rooms as we could hear everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, coming from next door. We had one couple next door who were obviously talking to each other while one was in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom. It went on for two hours, preventing us from getting to sleep. You should be able to do this without worrying about annoying anyone in the next room.
When we checked out we asked about this and we were told that the rooms were refurbished after COVID and no one has complained about this before which I find extremely difficult to believe.
They also seem very keen on leaving lights on. There was a massive security light outside our room in the courtyard which was on day and night.
We also had our bedroom window open the first night but had to close it due to the noise, possibly coming from a boiler or some sort of machinery.
Its such a shame about these issues as otherwise it was lovely but this would put us off going back.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
The rooms are modern yet tasteful and the food was really good.
Guillermo
Guillermo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
Very clean. Room and bath spacious
Lois and Dave
Lois and Dave, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Sept 2024
Not as close to St. Andrews as I was lead to believe.
penelope
penelope, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Best place to stay in Anstruther.
Very nice hotel and restaurant. One of the few places to get something other than fish and chips or take-away. Couldn’t beat the location.
Belinda
Belinda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Richie
Richie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Lovely location, spotlessly clean and spacious room.
Flora
Flora, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Absolutely superb. The ultimate hidden gem
derrick
derrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
Great room (extremely warm...), huge bed, great location, excellent breakfast
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Nice East coast location, great coastal walks.
We stayed 4 nights. Very comfortable room with everything needed. Great breakfast choices overall, with lovely bowls of fresh fruits - though disappointed with very overcooked bacon, which we reported at the time. We walked the coast in both directions. Lovely walks, detouring into lovely little villages. Very good bus service.
Felix
Felix, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Very nice room with comfortable beds and great bathroom
James
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Waterfront hotel in the middle of cute fishing tow
Waterfront hotel rooms are located behind their restaurant. You check in to your room at the restaurant. Our room was small but nicely furnished and had a large bathroom. A quiet courtyard has outdoor seating. Breakfast was included. It was order off the menu with a great selection. In fact this was the best breakfast of our 16-day vacation.This restaurant also serves dinner and I think it was the best in town. The hotel is located in the center of town but most places close at 9pm.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Beautiful waterfront location
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Very comfortable & well furnished room
Good food & pleasant staff
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Joan A
Joan A, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2024
The property was nice, room was clean.
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Great location. Nice room and lovely breakfast. Restaurant was great for supper
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2024
Quaint fishing village - good accommodations with a very good restaurant attached
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
Lovely stay, loads of character, great location, nice food.